Prohibition of Corporal Punishment on Inmates

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DEPARTMENT
OF
CORRECTION POLICY
MANUAL SUBJECT:
Prohibition of Corporal
Punishment on Inmates
Adopted: 12-82
Reformatted: 02-2001
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01.00.00. POLICY OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Department prohibits the use of corporal punishment on any inmate.
02.00.00. TABLE OF CONTENTS
01.00.00.POLICY OF THE DEPARTMENT
02.00.00.TABLE OF CONTENTS
03.00.00.REFERENCES
04.00.00.DEFINITIONS
05.00.00.PROCEDURE
03.00.00. REFERENCES
04.00.00. DEFINITIONS
05.00.00. PROCEDURE
Corporal punishment is generally defined as any measure intended to be injurious to an
individual. More specifically, it is the use of force on an individual for the purpose of
inflicting pain or discomfort, the improper use of any type of chemical substance or
violence of any kind to cause physical harm.
Use of corporal punishment by personnel shall be cause for disciplinary action and is to
be reported to appropriate supervisors.
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Director, Department of Correction Date